Upcoming Dates
| May 13:
Kirtan
May 14:
Remarkable People
May 15:
Jim Moore's Memorial
Read Obituary
May 16:
Congregational Budget Meeting
May 20:
Exploring Spirituality Adult Ed.
May 22:
Auction
View Auction Page
May 23:
Congregational Annual Meeting
May 27:
Kirtan
June 6:
Coming of Age Service
June 13:
End of Year Potluck
Last Day of RE
June 23-27:
UUA General Assembly
July 8-11:
Sly Park Camping Trip
email Mikey
Sept 12:
Intergenerational Ingathering
Sept 19:
RE resumes
More Dates
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We cherish
diversity and
welcome among us
people of all races,
cultures, ages,
abilities, sexual
identities/
orientations, and
faith perspectives.
GUESTS are always welcome.
Sunday worship is a time for
inspiration, renewal, and connection.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Join adults during the first part of the
service, and then attend Religious
Education classes. Nursery and
toddler care is provided during the
11:00 service.
REFRESHMENT HOUR in the
Fireside Room follows the services.
Come, join us!
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Staff Links
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Minister:
Rev. Chip Wright
minister@uumarin.org
415-479-4131
Director of Religious Education:
Linda Haumann
dre@uumarin.org
Administrator:
Janette Morrow
office@uumarin.org
Director of Music:
Philip Hildreth
music@uumarin.org
Pianist:
Milton Wong
milton_wong@csaa.com
Pastoral Care:
Chairs: Carol Littrell 883-9676
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Minister's Schedule
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Tues., Wed., Thurs.
10:00am to 3:00 pm.
Or available by appt.:
office@uumarin.org
or
phone (415)479-4131
Email Rev Chip at: minister@uumarin.org
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 Sunday Worship Service
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| Sunday, May 16th, 11:00 AM
"To Believe or Not"
Rev. Chip Wright with Joyce Rhodes, Worship Associate
We will be celebrating our New Members Welcome Sunday! On their behalf
we will explore belief which is a powerful and fascinating human trait,
holding a prominent role in both religion and the spiritual journey.
View and Print May Services
Read Past Sermons Online
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Contemplative Service
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| May 16th, 9:00 AM Service
Our Lay led Contemplative Service is from 9:00-9:50 am on Sundays (not available in summer), Readings introduce a silent period to reflect on a topic or idea, followed by an opportunity to share individual thoughts.
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Dream BIG (and often) Sat May 22, 7-9:30 pm |
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Goods and Services auction is coming...
...A MESSAGE FROM YOUR AUCTION COMMITTEE
The Dream BIG (and often) Goods and
Services Auction is almost here. Is it on your calendar? Come join us
for the best and most unusual auction ever. Bring your friends and
neighbors. Preview items in the Auction catalog.
Better to decide what you want from the comfort of your home. The
catalog contains 87 distinct items and it's growing. There is
something for everyone.
Child care available. Beverages for sale and light snacks free. Items must be paid for on the night of the auction. Cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard all accepted.
Proxy bidding: If you will be out of town the night of the auction and have a trusted friend who can bid for you please contact Dick Park rmpark162@att.net or Phil Smith pfsmith66@att.net for their assistance. We don't want to lose your business.
Important dates: In order for our computer team to set up the auction the following deadlines are in place: Prebidding closes at 5 pm Saturday May 15 and the highest bid recorded will become the initial opening bid on auction night. Donation forms and items must be turned into the community room by Sunday May 16. (there is a box marked auction for them.)
SO
LOOK AT THE AUCTION CATALOG, FINISH YOUR PREBIDDING AND GET READY FOR
THE AUCTION. (the catalog will remain online for viewing when the
prebidding closes and until the auction.) Prebidding or viewing of items
There is now a bidding war going on over the Sol Food gift card. If
you don't get in on this there are many other restaurant gift
certificates.
Print and View Flyers for neighbors and friends STAY TUNED FOR SPECIAL RAFFLE DETAILS:Members, bring a (non-member) guest and you and your guest will each get a free raffle ticket! Get a free raffle ticket for each guest you bring. Prize to be announced. |
Remarkable People
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| Remarkable People will meet on Friday, May 14 in the Fireside Room at 7:30 p.m.
Our speakers will be two of our very active members Board Treasurer,
Margaret Johnston and Dick Park who is very involved in many of our
committees.
Carolyn Bopp and Carole
Rosvold will host and provide a snack and a sip between speakers. See
you on the hill!
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Jim Moore's Memorial Service
May 15th
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| Jim Moore's memorial service will be held Saturday,
May 15 at 11:00 AM. The service in Fellowship Hall will be followed by a
reception in the Courtyard.
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Members: Mark Your Calendars for Two Important Budget Meeting!
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| Two important meetings regarding
the budget are coming up. On Sunday, May
16, after the service, there will be a meeting to discuss the budget and for
the Board to receive any comments or concerns from members of the
congregation. Then on May 23, there will
be a congregational meeting after the service to vote to adopt the budget. A copy of the budget can be found in the
"members only" section of the web page.
You may also call the office to request a copy.
We move into the coming budget
year in slightly better shape than last year.
The large deficit we anticipate has been mitigated by additional pledge,
gifts and fundraising incomes, and the frugality of staff and committees has
reduced spending. The budget projected
for next year, which is predicated on more optimistic estimates of pledge and
fundraising incomes, show a smaller, but not insignificant deficit.
The budget addresses all
essential ongoing services, maintains all current employees at current rates
and hours, and provides funds requested by committees. It does not include some important elements,
including repayment of the endowment loan, fair share contributions to UUA and
PCD, or any increase in rate or hours for any of the staff.
Regarding the endowment, please
be aware that adoption of this budget will defer payment on the $200,000
endowment loan another year. If you have
particular concerns about this, or any other aspect of the budget, please come
to the meeting on May 16, or if you are unable to do so, contact the Treasurer,
Margaret Johnston or the President, Jennifer Gennari
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Social Concerns Committee News
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| | UUCM Social Activist Gets Green Award Having spent 14 of her 92 years on the Board of the Marin Conservation League, Inka Benton has received a Lifetime Environmental Leadership Award. She is honored for "putting the environmental ethic into daily practice and inspiring others to follow her example." And, as some of us have noticed, she ain't done yet!
Marin Desalination Initiative needs signatures to be on November Ballot The Social concerns committee is also proud of our own indomitable, indefatigable Katherine DaSilva Jain. Neither broken bones nor wheelchairs nor leg casts can slow down her perpetual commitment to social action. This time, she's gathering hundreds of signatures |
Refreshment Coordinator Needed for 2010-2011 Church Year
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| Refreshment coordinator needed for church year Sept, 2010 to June 2011. Job entails reminding members of upcoming dates for them to provide refreshments, make coffee
and clean up kitchen afterwards.
This is a simple way to keep this well-loved part of Sunday morning running smoothly. Joanne Derby will train you. Many hands make light work! Especially when coordinated.
Contact Joanne Derby
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Power in Your Congregation
(or Governance101)
with Gini Courter, UUA Moderator
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Annual Summer Family Camping Trip
to Sly Park: July 8-11
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| This year the dates are Thursday, July 8th through Sunday, July 11th.
More information about Sly Park.
The cost is reasonable, generally about $20 per vehicle per night (pets are $5/night extra).
There are still a few spots available!
Please send me an email (mikey@biosearchtech.com) or give me a call (415.320.5054) to let me know you want to be a part of this trip, or if you have any questions.
Mikey. |
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